daninnewjersey
Babbling Farker
In preparation for Thanksgiving I did a test run in my less than pretty UDS. This was the first turkey I ever smoked and let's just say I'm officially the Thanksgiving turkey maker from now on. Did PattioDaddio's Ultimate brine for a 13.5lb bird and wow....is that a great brine. Was in the juice for 12 hours and it worked like a charm. Rubbed with a sea salt and black pepper mix and into a 325-350 degree UDS smoked with oak for about 4.5hrs.
Actually got the bird a little too hot (180 degrees in the breast) but after a 1/2 hour rest I couldn't believe how juicy it still was. My guests all said it was the best turkey they've had. Thanks PattioDaddio for your suggestions....they really helped. And now the pics....
Actually got the bird a little too hot (180 degrees in the breast) but after a 1/2 hour rest I couldn't believe how juicy it still was. My guests all said it was the best turkey they've had. Thanks PattioDaddio for your suggestions....they really helped. And now the pics....
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